Sita Sings the Blues
“The Greatest Break-Up Story Ever Told.”
Synopsis
Utilizing the 1920s jazz vocals of Annette Hanshaw, the epic Indian tale of exiled prince Ramayana and his bride Sita is mirrored by a spurned woman's contemporary personal life, and light-hearted but knowledgeable discussion of historical background by a trio of Indian shadow puppets.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Sita Sings the Blues [Official US Trailer]Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2009-04-30
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →
Release History & Theatrical Window
Ottawa International Animation Festival
Festival / Special Debut
February 28, 2009
VOD & Digital Platforms
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$290K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Nina Paley
- Screenplay & Story
- Nina Paley
- Original Title
- Sita Sings the Blues
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 22m
- Production Budget
- $290K
- Production Studios
- Nina Paley
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Nina Paley
Nina Paley
Department Leadership Roster
Nina Paley
Director
Nina Paley
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Sita Sings the Blues.
Featured In Curated Collections
Editorial lists, community rankings, and cinematic collections featuring Sita Sings the Blues.
Awarded Animation Films
Auto-generated by festival-lists — do not edit by hand.
My Movies
Master List In Progress
Abstrusest 2
Comedy Movies (Top Rated From 1960 To Today)
radarr_update
list0
Similar Titles to Sita Sings the Blues
Movies sharing stylistic DNA, tone, and thematic storytelling
7.5
6.3
5.8
6.7
5.3
4.7
6.5
6.3
8.0
4.8
1.0
7.0
7.0
7.6
7.1
7.3
7.4
5.5
More Like Sita Sings the Blues
Recommended titles matching themes, cast, and genres.
Frequently Asked Questions About Sita Sings the Blues
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Sita Sings the Blues about?
Utilizing the 1920s jazz vocals of Annette Hanshaw, the epic Indian tale of exiled prince Ramayana and his bride Sita is mirrored by a spurned woman's contemporary personal life, and light-hearted but knowledgeable discussion of historical background by a trio of Indian shadow puppets.
Who directed Sita Sings the Blues?
Sita Sings the Blues was directed by Nina Paley.
Who stars in Sita Sings the Blues?
The principal cast of Sita Sings the Blues includes Reena Shah, Debargo Sanyal, Annette Hanshaw, Aseem Chhabra, Bhavana Nagulapally.
When was Sita Sings the Blues released and how long is it?
Sita Sings the Blues was released in 2008 with a total runtime of 1h 22m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Sita Sings the Blues?
Sita Sings the Blues holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).